Liquor before beer, you’re in the clear?

As the saying goes, liquor before beer, you’re in the clear. 

That’s a myth. The order in which you drink will have little or no bearing on how you’ll feel the next day. The words “liquor” and “never fear” just don’t belong in the same sentence. Here are some more drinking myths not to fall for:

• Hangovers are no big deal. Heavy drinking rocks the central nervous system. Along with feeling awful, you’re at risk of dehydration and a weakened immune system.

• You’ll be fine with just a couple of drinks. Even just a few can trigger hangover symptoms. Have water or a nonalcoholic drink in between if you’re having more than one.

• You’re off the hook with red wine. The tannins in red wine can trigger headaches in some people. Malt liquors, like whiskey, also tend to cause more severe hangovers.